Overview

Every child deserves to learn and reach their full potential. This philosophy has been at the heart of the University of Central Missouri’s teacher education programs since its founding as an experiential learning college for teachers. With welcoming campus environments in Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit, our teacher degrees, including undergraduate and graduate elementary education degrees, continue to be the cornerstone of the university.

Our graduates with a Bachelor of Science Elementary Education - Early Childhood Birth-Grade 3 degree at the University of Central Missouri experience a 95% job placement rate, consistent job growth and rewarding career opportunities.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Birth-Grade 3 option will apply knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Promote child development and learning while building family and community relationships.

Observe, document, and assess to support young children and families.

Apply content knowledge to build and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Young Learner Practicum (Grades 1-3)

Literacy and Communication Arts for the Young Learner

Social Studies and Economics for the Young Learner

Science for the Young Learner

Mathematics for the Young Learner

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Primary Education View 643 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

17100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 570 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

8550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 285 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Warrensburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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